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Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Paradiddle #9033568 07/18/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Yep, home, but busy! Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Rancho_Loco #9034033 07/18/14 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona S SU35 Campfire Outfitter SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,465 Northern Arizona Loco, I hope it works out for you. I have a SS in 6.5x55 coming in next week. I look forward to shooting it.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. SU35 #9034054 07/18/14 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,950 zip code 59602 R Royce Campfire Tracker Royce Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,950 zip code 59602 Rancho How smoky is it there now? Fred

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Royce #9034166 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Hasn't been too bad until this morning.. Can't see the Gallatins! Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Rancho_Loco #9034207 07/19/14 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,525 Likes: 2 Edge of the map Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,525 Likes: 2 Edge of the map Originally Posted by Rancho_Loco Can't see the Gallatins! Can ya see 100 yards?

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Kenneth #9034305 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana That's about as bad as it was last summer.. We're not there yet. Forecast for a god breeze today, hope it blow some of this out. Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Rancho_Loco #9034309 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Likes: 1 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Likes: 1 Southwestern Montucky It is the worst Ive seen it here in the Capitol city... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. ingwe #9034335 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,950 zip code 59602 R Royce Campfire Tracker Royce Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,950 zip code 59602 Dam- Doesn't sound as though it is going to get better soon, either.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Royce #9034349 07/19/14 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,132 Likes: 8 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,132 Likes: 8 Banana Belt, Montana The National Weather Service website is predicting clearing in the Helena area in a couple of days, apparently due to a shift in winds. But we all know how weather predictions can "work." “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Kenneth #9034509 07/19/14 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,525 Likes: 2 Edge of the map Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,525 Likes: 2 Edge of the map Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by Rancho_Loco Can't see the Gallatins! Can ya see 100 yards? 100 yards, like, from muzzle to target? Forbes 20B is my final desperation plan for a .308 lefty. Get Busy, get your ass off the couch. We need details.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Kenneth #9034544 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Dude, my ass is in a mini excavator and skid steer on my days off this week. If I go out to the range tomorrow, I'm halfway to Shedhorn.. Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Kenneth #9034548 07/19/14 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas S STS45 Campfire Regular STS45 Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas Ya I'm dying to hear your results. I've been scouring the internet and other than here I'm really not seeing much mentioned about bad guns. I hope your's shoots great. If they can get a handle on their QC and customer service they could have a great product. "Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. STS45 #9034690 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama R R_H_Clark Campfire Outfitter R_H_Clark Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama I suspect the experience has cooled enthusiasm and left a sour taste in general toward the rifle. I had a bad experience with Beretta CS that left me unenthusiastic toward a Sako 75 for quite some time.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. R_H_Clark #9034958 07/19/14 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 P prm Campfire Outfitter prm Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 Were they kind enough to send it back with a proof target? Edit: Kimber did with mine. Last edited by prm; 07/19/14.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. prm #9035240 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri 8 8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri Rancho, I will help get these guys off your arse. Just send me the rifle for a quick photo shoot and range session. You're welcome in advance.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. prm #9035242 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri 8 8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri Originally Posted by prm Were they kind enough to send it back with a proof target? Edit: Kimber did with mine. I would be absolutely stunned if Forbes CS whizzes did something that intelligent.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. 8SNAKE #9035290 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana They sent a QC punch list to show it passed all required checks. It was completely illegible. Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Rancho_Loco #9035322 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. Rancho_Loco #9035351 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri 8 8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri So they pretty much called you a dumbass in the repair comments section and mailed you the card as a trophy? Wow. Last edited by 8SNAKE; 07/19/14.

Re: Forbes 20B problems.. 8SNAKE #9035379 07/19/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Rancho_Loco OP Campfire Ranger OP Rancho_Loco Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,379 The Bozone, Montana Pretty special, huh? Rick told me I was lucky to get such good treatment by a company. Originally Posted by captain seafire I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...